Corridors of Power

A SENIOR POLITICIAN has triggered political confusion in his backyard after it emerged that he has allegedly fronted candidates in various constituencies across his county.

The influential man wants to ensure his allies win elective seats in 2027 after falling out with some of the current MPs.

Seen as no-nonsense, he has been fronting candidates and bankrolling them during harambees.

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In a recent incident, he gave each of the MPs Sh100,000 during a meeting in Nairobi as facilitation.

He is said to be sending them some maintenance monthly.

His rivals are however keen to frustrate his efforts.

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A NATIONAL ADMINISTRATOR has reportedly fallen out with a key political bigwig within the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The linchpin has been accusing the administrator of laxity in the wake of some crimes within his jurisdiction.

Recently, the administrator is said to have complained that he is so nagging and has been trying to dictate how national administration roles are done.

There are reports that the Kenya Kwanza heavyweight is scheming to transfer the man to a far-flung area once the waters settle.

The crux of their fallout is reportedly about illegal orders that he wants the administrator to execute.

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A CEO OF a top state agency is allegedly on edge after it emerged that the board is not keen to extend his term as requested.

There are reports the board has received instructions from some powerful forces not to renew his term once it ends in two months.

Those aware of the machinations say a powerful and influential leader is keen to bring his relative to head the agency.

The board is said to be under instructions to ensure the big man’s relative lands the job no matter what.

There have been murmurs that the man to be brought in is not qualified as such and might have difficulties.

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A POPULAR MP from western Kenya has caused a storm with his campaign antics.

The man, who is eyeing a gubernatorial seat, is reportedly causing trouble for his rivals across the county given his campaign strategy.

He has acquired his own presidential-like address system that he uses even in funerals.

Surprisingly, once he speaks, the public address is quickly dismantled and he drives away with his supporters in tow.

Most of the funerals he attends are disrupted as mourners follow him.

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